Aerospace

The FAA-certified GE9X, designed specifically for the Boeing 777X, has completed a new series of tests validating the enhanced durability of the engine.

EDGE Group has been awarded an exclusive Performance-Based Logistics contract to supply the UAE Air Force and Air Defence with MRO and specialised support services.

EDGE Group entity, GAL, has opened the first regional distribution hub for aircraft logistics in Abu Dhabi in partnership with China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation (CATIC).

Oliver Wyman has warned that the Middle East and Africa region will be among the slowest areas for aviation recovery.

Jordanian MRO and engineering specialist, Joramco, is expanding at home and abroad.

On Saturday night, Airbus set Dubai’s Burj Khalifa alight with a spectacular visual display.

ACIA Aero Leasing is committed to placing a firm order for 10 Universal Hydrogen ATR 72 conversion kits as part of the regional aircraft lessor’s long-term strategy.

Rising fuel prices and inconsistent government covid regulations are hampering the recovery of airlines in the region, according to Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) chief executive, Samer Majali.

Captain Heather Ross, 777/777X deputy chief pilot, flew Boeing’s new wide-body twin here to Dubai and is full of praise for the aircraft.

Egis has been awarded a contract to expand Ras Al Khaimah International Airport’s existing terminal. The signing took place yesterday.

Jetstream Aviation Training & Services has joined with Dynamic Advanced Training (DAT), at Dubai South, to provide comprehensive EASA-approved training for cabin crew.

Jetex and JetClub, a fractional ownership-based business aviation brand, has announced a new MoU.

Pilatus has flown a new version of its proven PC-7 basic trainer to the show.

Wizz Air has signed an agreement with Airbus for the purchase of a further 102 Airbus A321 aircraft, comprising 75 Airbus A321neo and 27 Airbus A321XLR aircraft.

Colin Mahoney, Collins Aerospace president customers talks to Alan Peaford how covid brought so many technologies together.

Real time monitoring of data systems across the aircraft can improve efficiency and cost savings according to Canada's Star Navigation Systems.

Mark Pilling discovers how a study of sharks skin has led to Lufthansa Technik's latest fuel-saving initiative for aircraft.

Inefficient air traffic control can cost airports and airlines and managing director of Frequentis Middle East, Josef Kutschi, explains to Chloe Greenbank that this is not the only threat to the industry.

With Airbus lighting up the sky on Saturday night – they went one better by lighting up the Dubai Airshow on Sunday’s opening day with a massive 255 Airbus A321neo and A321XLR deal with the low cost carrier consortium Indigo Partners.

A fantastic opening flypast from the pilots' view on opening day of Dubai Airshow 2021.

Replacing aging Boeing 747Fs is a key part of the A350F market, Airbus believes.

Airbus’ decision this year to introduce a cargo version of the A350 to take on the 777F may see Boeing expedite the launch of its next-generation freighter.

Some governments in the MENA region still regard their national airlines as a government department rather than a commercial organisation.

A surprise star of this year’s Dubai Airshow is Russia’s new Checkmate fighter.

Two years after its launch, EDGE is again making a major splash at the Dubai Airshow, as the single largest exhibitor.